Quota of Quotes

July 2010

"The babus in the bureaucracy look at the NRI with contempt and the bill is
another example of it. For 175 dollars, they are creating heartaches among the
people." – Paul Karukappilli, president of the Federation of Kerala Associations
in North America, on a new rule requiring Indian-Americans to renounce their
Indian citizenship by paying $175 and obtaining a Surrender Certificate, before
they can apply for a visa or Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card.
(Rediff.com)

“The economic changes have meant that India no longer sees
itself as a third-world country. This newfound pride will help us accept our own
skin color.” – Filmmaker Jag Mundhra, on the widespread preference for lighter
skin. (Christian Science Monitor)

"I have always been absolutely faithful to
my husband. I don't know how clear I could be. I would say it in every language
there is." – Nikki Haley, South Carolina gubernatorial candidate, denying
accusations of extramarital affairs. (WVOC radio)

“It’s important that the
staff not speak in hushed tones behind a guest’s back if he’s sharing a private
moment with his partner or not stare at the couple in the rearview mirror if
they’re holding hands in a taxi.” – Sanjay Malhotra, owner of Indjapink, India’s
first travel agency that focuses exclusively on gay men, who advises workers in
the hospitality industry to make them more considerate to gay tourists. (New
York Times)

"If I was able to make the NBA, that would be something big for
India." – Seventeen-year-old Sim Bhullar, a 7-foot-4 basketball player from
Canada, who, along with his 7-foot-2 younger brother, Tanveer, plays for The
Kiski School in Western Pennsylvania. (Rivals.com)
“I hope I win many more
events. But if I don't, it will be very unwillingly.” –World Chess Champ
Vishwanathan Anand, who recently defended his title against Bulgarian challenger
Veselin Topalov. (The Hindu)

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